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Drug Name | Pegylated liposomal-doxorubicin |
Trade Name | Doxil |
Synonyms | ATI-0918|CAELYX |
Drug Descriptions |
Doxil (pegylated liposomal doxorubicin) is doxorubicin (intercalates into DNA, disrupting DNA replication) encapsulated, which within a liposome allows better penetration into tumors, decreases toxicity, and increases the period of effectiveness, and is FDA approved for ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma (FDA.gov). |
DrugClasses | Chemotherapy - Anthracycline 11 |
CAS Registry Number | NA |
NCIT ID | C1555 |